Vitesse Arnhem linked with Abramovich

[Kostas 1,468]

With Matic and Rajkovic,and possibly Mellis(although I think the reporters might have messed Matic with Mellis) on loan to Vitesse the reports of them becoming a feeder club look very true.

Arsenal have some Belgian feeder club so this can't hurt.

[EskWeston 696]

This would actually be a very good link up for us, regular football at top level Dutch league for our youngsters would be very good, already have seen how well it worked for Alex and Stoch (although there was European football invoved for them also). Hopefully will be a good link up

[We Hate Scouse 10,327]

Good news, a club with newly found ambition. Perfect feeder club if you ask me.

[Kostas 1,468]

It's official Matic and Rajkovic are on loan to Vitesse

http://www.vitesse.nl/nieuws/bericht/eerste-training-matic-en-rajkovic/764

[Andy01 0]

Official presentation of Matic & Rajkovic.

http://www.vitesse.n...edia.jpg?451516

[Kostas 1,468]

Vitesse's chief scout confirmed that they have an option to buy both Matic and Rajkovic so it would make sense if Delac was also signed under the same terms.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Vitesse's chief scout confirmed that they have an option to buy both Matic and Rajkovic so it would make sense if Delac was also signed under the same terms.

Is there a link to that story mate?

[Kostas 1,468]

Is there a link to that story mate?

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Google translation:

"... Both players have been hired, but we have an option to buy in the contract.We are very happy that they play for Vitesse,"said Ted van Leeuwen.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

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Google translation:

"... Both players have been hired, but we have an option to buy in the contract.We are very happy that they play for Vitesse,"said Ted van Leeuwen.

Thanks for that, pretty disappointing to be honest. Liked what I saw from Matic in preseason. Hopefully the deal for Delac is just a loan, he seems to be very highly rated.

[EskWeston 696]

I am sure the option is for some stupid figure. I doubt it really means much, aparently Stoch had one in his loan agreement to Twente. I am sure it is common practice.

This is potentially a very very good link up for us. To be able to send these players out to get a good seasons experience under them, couldn't ask for more really.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

If we sell Matic we might as well shut down the Cobham Academy now, because those boys don't have a chance. Ridiculous.

[Kostas 1,468]

Matic isn't really an academy product so I don't see how it's related,a possible sale however would raise many questions about some of our scouts.

[EskWeston 696]

The only problem with Matic is that he is a little slow with his play, a season in the Dutch league will do him the world of good. Like i said, even if there is a buyout clause in this loan agreement it doesn't really mean much. It certainly doesn't mean we are looking to get rid of Matic.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Matic isn't really an academy product so I don't see how it's related,a possible sale however would raise many questions about some of our scouts.

I know he isn't an academy product, but my point is if the club are going to spend millions on bringing in a foreign youngster then go on and sell him after two or three substitute appearances, then the lads coming through the academy set up have no chance!

[EskWeston 696]

I know he isn't an academy product, but my point is if the club are going to spend millions on bringing in a foreign youngster then go on and sell him after two or three substitute appearances, then the lads coming through the academy set up have no chance!

There is certainly a long way to go before we prove that this club is capable of bringing through the most talented of our academy youngsters, steps are being made in the right direction. Matic was bought in for the first team, but like Di Santo he may not be able to make the step up. He looks a decent player so we will have to wait and see, Matic not making it would not mean we have taken a step backwards. It is how we deal with the big talents (Kakuta, Bruma, McEachran) that will tell how well we are doing.

[Kostas 1,468]

Matic was named in the Eredivisie team of the week.

[Peace. 4,352]

In my opinion, for now, our 'link' Arnhem with Vitesse is a 'fiasco'... Our players don't play as much as that... On eight championship games, Delac has played three times, Rajkovic four times and Matic fives times... We can't say it's a succeed lol.

[EskWeston 696]

In my opinion, for now, our 'link' Arnhem with Vitesse is a 'fiasco'... Our players don't play as much as that... On eight championship games, Delac has played three times, Rajkovic four times and Matic fives times... We can't say it's a succeed lol.

Of course it a success, we are having our players play regular first team football in the Dutch league. It is all down to the players from there, they have to show they are good enough. It is very good exsperience for them, Delac in particular is doing well to be getting games considering his age.

[Peace. 4,352]

Of course it a success, we are having our players play regular first team football in the Dutch league. It is all down to the players from there, they have to show they are good enough. It is very good exsperience for them, Delac in particular is doing well to be getting games considering his age.

Yeah... Maybe i'm too requiring... Actually i expected them to be more involved, you know, because if you take a look Arnhem is only fourteenth within an average championship...

But you know more about the youngsters development than me.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Fair point but they're playing more games than they would if they were at a better team in that division, or if they were still with us!